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On 11/1/16, at 7:10 p.m., a couple inquired about diamond engagement rings. As they were being helped by a sales associate, the couple sat in front of the diamond showcase. During the sales associate’s presentation, the male suspect stood up and placed his coat over the counter with his backpack. He opened his backpack and removed medication. The suspect then leaned over the counter and placed jewelry into his backpack. The couple then both stood up and left the store without making a purchase. The theft was not discovered until two days later. The male suspect was described as a 47-year-old Black male with a medium build. He is dark skinned and bald. He has some facial hair and was last seen wearing blue jogging pants with white stripes on the sides. He also wore a brown shirt and dark jacket. The female suspect is a 35-year-old White woman. She has blond hair and wore a blue sweater with dark pants and a pink shirt. If you have any information regarding the identities of these suspects, please contact the Aurora Police Department at 630-256-5000.

On 11/10/16, at approximately 12:25 p.m., a sales associate conversed with a suspect and attempted to engage him in conversation. The suspect didn’t answer and mumbled when asked for his name. The suspect looked at earrings and stated they were for his wife. He said his wife liked yellow gold and he wanted to see items that were more expensive. The suspect was asked if he would like to fill out a credit application. The suspect said yes. When asked for his license, the suspect brandished a gun. He ordered the sales associate to put earrings into a bag. The suspect stole merchandise and then fled. He was described as a Black male in his late 20’s. He is 5’10” tall and weighs 160 lbs. He was last seen wearing a red and black baseball cap with an Indians logo. He wore a grey t-shirt that said “Lifted” on the front and wore white tennis shoes. He had dreadlocks underneath his hat and wore wire rim glasses. He also had a yellow gold grill that covered his upper and lower teeth. If you have any information regarding the identity of this individual, please contact the Smyrna Police Department at 615-459-6644.

On 11/9/16, at approximately 2:00 p.m., two suspects asked to see chains. They both tried on several pieces. One of the suspects did not want to give the chain he tried on back. Eventually, the sales associate got the two items back from the suspects and also regained possession of a third piece. At that point the sales associate moved to place the three items on the register. She was distracted by another customer. After she helped the customer she saw that the chains were stolen. Both suspects are Hispanic males in their early 20’s. One suspect is 5’3” and weighs approximately 135 pounds. He has a goatee and was last seen wearing a black hoodie. The second suspect is 5’0” tall and weighs 120 pounds. He has a tattoo of a crown on the left side of his neck. He also has a pierced eyebrow. He was last seen wearing a white t-shirt and grey ball cap. If you have any information regarding the identities of these suspects, please contact the Albuquerque Police Department at 505-823-4455.

On 11/4/16, at approximately 3:45 p.m., a suspect inquired about engagement rings. The sales associate presented several items. She spoke to the suspect about purchasing in-store credit. When the sales associate turned around, the suspect grabbed several rings and fled from the store. The suspect entered a red Pontiac car with Oklahoma license plates. The suspect was in the store for approximately 15 minutes. He was described as a Black male in his late thirties. He is 5’10” and weighs 180 lbs. He has a medium build, short hair and is clean cut. He was last seen wearing denim jeans with a white t-shirt. He carried a hard hat and wore black rectangular glasses. If you have any information regarding the identity of this individual, please contact the Wichita Police Department at 316-268-4221.

On 10/31/16, at approximately 3:15 p.m., two suspects were shown bracelets and rings. After an employee briefly turned around, one of the suspects reached over the counter and grabbed two trays of rings. According to witnesses, one of the suspects had a gun in his back pocket. After taking the rings, both suspects fled from the store and entered a white minivan. The suspects have been identified as Deanthony Lamar Blocker and Dajuan Lee Calvin Robinson. These suspects have allegedly committed other crimes in the Southern California region. They are wanted by four different agencies; the San Bernardino County Sheriff, the Riverside County Sheriff, the Chino Police Department and the Corona Police Department. If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of these individuals, please contact Detective Robert Gonzales at 951-817-5837.

On 11/4/16, at approximately 3:14 p.m., a suspect inquired about gold chains and wanted to compare several items. The sales associate then removed four gold chains at the same time. The associate lost track of the chains and the suspect palmed a chain and then left the store. The suspect involved has committed multiple thefts in Georgia. He is described as a 65-year-old Black male wearing a Fedora style hat. He is 5’11″ and heavy set. He has a light complexion, mustache and wore a tan suit with a brown dress shirt. If you have any information regarding the identity of this individual, please contact the St. John’s County Sheriff’s Office at 904-824-8304.

On 11/5/16, at approximately 9:35 p.m., a store manager was the victim of an armed robbery while making a deposit at the bank. As the manager pulled into a lane at the bank, she saw another vehicle in front of her. A male suspect wearing a hoodie and ski mask exited the vehicle. He pointed a gun at the manager and told her to give him the deposit bag. He grabbed the bag and fled in a white Lexus with Mississippi tags. The suspect was described as a Black male. He wore a hoodie and ski mask. If you have any information regarding the identity of this individual, please contact Gulfport Police at 228-868-5959.

On 10/31/16, at approximately 10:35 a.m., 57-year-old jeweler, Leopoldo Vela, was shot inside his store. He was shot in the chest. If you have any information regarding the identity of the suspect involved, contact Lt. Paul Lough of the Milwaukee Police Department’s Homicide Division at 414-935-7411.

On 10/30/16, at approximately 2:15 p.m., a suspect stated he was looking for a necklace to replace one that he previously purchased. He also inquired about rings. The sales associate took out a ring to show the suspect. At that point the phone rang and the sales associates turned to answer it. The suspect used this as his opportunity to take the ring. He then fled from the store. The suspect was described as a 27-year-old Black male. He is 6’0 tall and has a thin build. He wore a white shirt with stripes and jeans. He has short hair and no facial hair. If you have any information regarding the identity of this individual, please contact the Charleston Police Department at 304-348-8111.

On 10/31/16, a suspect smashed through the front of a jewelry store. After gaining entry, he smashed display cases and stole several items. The suspect left behind a hammer he used on the cases. The suspect was described as an individual wearing a blue baseball cap and green long sleeve shirt. The suspect also wore gloves. If you have any information regarding the identity of the individual involved, please contact the Chula Vista Police Department at 619-691-5151.